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Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen) (2006-2014) reliability

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Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen) built around 2012: about average at the MOT

Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen) models built around 2012 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

27% of MOT tests on Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen) models built around 2012 ended in a fail (retests included), against 29% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen) models built around 2012 involves the suspension.

No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2006-2014MPVDIESEL

Based on 4,987 tests of Sedona models registered 2006-2014.

About 1 in 12 Sedona GQ (2nd gen) MOTs (8.3%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2012 (13 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 518 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 6.2% and 11.0%. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 12 Sedona GQ (2nd gen) MOTs (7.7%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2012 (13 years old).

Based on 518 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025), a small sample, so the figure is likely between 5.7% and 10.3%. Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

GQ (2nd gen) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5129.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
51826.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
99929.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
86831.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
74033.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
90634.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
64933.4%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
25630.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

How the Sedona GQ (2nd gen) compares

At each age below, see how the Sedona GQ (2nd gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 67,368 tests across 11 Kia models, built around 2012 (13 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateKia average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5129.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
51826.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
99929.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
86831.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
74033.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
90634.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
64933.4%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
25630.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Sedona GQ (2nd gen).

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.6%
    Dangerous
    3.7%

    Lower fail rate: 17.5%, against 26.6% for the Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen), both built around 2012.

    2,086 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  2. 2

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    5.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 4.8%, against 8.3% for the Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen).

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,281 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  3. 3

    Skoda Roomster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.7%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.4%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 4.7%, against 8.3% for the Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen).

    2,761 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Touran

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    7.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 4.8%, against 8.3% for the Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen).

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,615 MOT tests on cars built around 2012

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

9 recalls in all

5 of the 9 Sedona GQ (2nd gen) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • Water or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit
  • Bonnet catch may fail
  • Front suspension arm may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Sedona GQ (2nd gen) cars have aged

How Sedona GQ (2nd gen) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%91113151719Age at MOTBuilt around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 20.5% (132 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 24.6% (142 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 25.0% (148 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (143 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.0% (137 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (665 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 26.0% (615 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 27.5% (632 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 28.0% (554 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (525 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 28.6% (745 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 28.1% (736 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (671 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (633 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (561 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (545 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 29.6% (493 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (396 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (359 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.8% (287 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (1,343 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (1,137 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.4% (909 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.6% (682 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (505 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (1,286 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (980 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (744 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 31.8% (551 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 31.0% (426 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 35.2% (991 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.3% (772 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (536 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 37.1% (391 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (256 tests, 2025 data)2006
First registered around 2012First registered around 2011First registered around 2010First registered around 2009
GQ (2nd gen) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common issues on Kia Sedonas of this age

This list covers every Kia Sedona built around 2012, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the GQ (2nd gen) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    27.8%
    Advisory: 203Fail: 30 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.6%
    Advisory: 166Fail: 11 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    10.4%
    Advisory: 61Fail: 7 (10% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    10.2%
    Advisory: 109Fail: 2 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.8%
    Advisory: 68Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 518 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2012 (13 years old), the Kia Sedona GQ (2nd gen) (2006-2014) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 518 13-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 4,987 MOT tests on Kia Sedonas first registered between 2006-2014. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.